UAE announces 362 new cases of COVID-19, 398 recoveries

Sunday, 30 August 2020 14:33

The UAE has confirmed 362 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 69,690.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 87,000 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

The number of recoveries has gone up to 60,600 after another 398 people received the all-clear.

The ministry has also reported three deaths caused by the virus, which now takes the overall death toll to 382.

This means that there are currently 8,708 active cases in the country.

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